Anesthesia Tech- Full-time (40hr/wk)

Anesthesia Tech - Full-time - Day Shift - 40hr/wk (five 8-hour shifts) 6:30am-3pm Position Summary: To provide assistance to Anesthesia staff with patient preparation for anesthesia and surgery and help maintain organization of equipment, work room, and supplies. Key Responsibilities: Technicians are accountable to anesthesia staff and the Patient Care Director to carry out all tasks assigned within the framework of their duties and communicate all essential information in a timely manner. Report potential impacts to patient safety to anesthesia staff and the Patient Care Director. Clean and maintain all of the anesthesia equipment and calibrate monitoring equipment. Assist with the set-up of equipment. Clean and set-up the anesthesia area between surgical cases. Assist the staff in the insertion of invasive monitoring lines. Responsible for any other duties assigned by the supervisor. Notify appropriate staff of changes and events in the surgical area that affect the regular O.R. scheduling. Remove and report all malfunctioning equipment to the Chief of Anesthesia and the Patient Care Director. Acting in the best interest of the institution and the patients under its care, the employee will report any violation(s) to patient and fellow employee(s) safety and rights. Stock anesthesia case carts and all related areas. Required Knowledge & Skills: Working knowledge of Operating Room Procedures. Knowledge of Pxysis machine, O-2 tanks, and assisting doctors. Many tasks require job knowledge or response to physician/patient needs; therefore, authority to respond to anesthesia staff needs within the framework of the technician responsibilities is given. Education: High School Diploma Experience: 2-3 years of current operating room experience preferred. Certification: BLS required

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